62 comments on “Planner organization…”

I love the Martha Stewart products – I used bunches of them for the organisation I volunteer for since there are so many items to keep at my fingertips. But your photos have inspired me of other uses and needs that I never thought of. So – I still have a MS-Staples coupon – perhaps I should stop by tomorrow and pick up a few things. Thank you for giving me loads of new ideas! I hope you don’t mind, but I am sharing this blog entry on my Facebook page. Love it!

Isn’t Martha just the BEST ?! Ugh <3 <3 <3 LOOOVEEE your planner! I bought one of her hard plastic spiral notebooks to use in my planning system as well as some of her labels...the quality on her labels is incredible, the paper is such good quality they almost feel like a sticky fabric.

I couldn’t ever find a planner that fit my needs so I literally spent 3 years (and who knows how much money) on perfecting my whole planner system. And I know this seems silly but it seriously Changed.My.Life. I had no clue how much I was capable of when my time was managed properly in a way that was fitting to me …anyway, ramble ramble i’ve got tons of pictures and more rambling about my planning system on my blog:)http://theoxfordplacediaries.blogspot.com/

I think I need to head to Staples to check out Martha Stewart’s office supplies. I have seen them on several different blogs and love them more and more each time I see them. Love your planner!!! Very bright and cheery.

Well I know where I am going to be this weekend…buying a new planner. I THOUGHT I liked having a large planner because I always have a lot to write, but I think my taste has changed. I will take yours!

I have gone crazy in the MS aisle at Staples. I was embarrassed to go in it got so bad! I’ve been using alot of her stuff for scrapbooking and organization. I have been eyeing her planners but am pretty happy with the one I have.

Are you using the smaller planner? I love how cute it is but thought it wouldn’t be enough room for me or to store things I needed too.

Love your planner!! That turquoise is my fave color right now and that’s what drew me to her line. Along with the red? Gorg!

Toni, I LOVE your blog, recently got here from iheart organizing about a month ago. I’m also liking your new color scheme, very inviting! I recently began work on my own home management binder. And I know what you mean about changing things up, I’m constantly changing my binder including the tabs. Great to see what categories you use, and mine is very similar. Do you mind if I ask how long you have had the small size binder, do you have any regrets about going with a smaller size compared to the regular size binder? I’m thinking of also going smaller.

I’m sure you, being as creatively organized as you are, created each planner page yourself. If I’m right, you should do a post about the various pages you created for this particular planner!

Love it! Makes me want to create my own, and being a student, about to begin planning my wedding, and having a Fiance who works so much that I end up doing everything myself, this would be a wonderful idea!

I use an ARC planner from Staples because I love the accessories that go with it. I recently bought a MS monthly calendar in both sizes for work and for personal use. I love that I can take from different places and punch holes to get what I need. Love the MS line!

I love everything about this planner! I’m a planner addict too, and I have an Erin Condren that I really like but I can already tell that customizing one like yours will work better for me. I even ordered the markers Thank you so much for sharing and I’m heading to Staples today!

Oh this is perfect, just what I need in my life! If only the Martha Stewart Home Office line were available in England! I have tried so many different variations for my planner and organiser and I think yours looks fantastic. Thank you for the inspiration.Morwenna

I use an Erin Condren planner. Unfortunately, I usually find out after a week that the planner I bought isn’t working for me. HOWEVER, I’ve been using the EC planner since February and love it. I only wish it were smaller.

It seems from the post that you have not yet met the AMAZINGNESS that is Sharpie Pens! They write like the skinny markers but are made specifically not to bleed through the pages. I use these to grade student papers – they are my favorite! Target is the only place that has fun colors that I’ve seen, though.

I also got an Erin Condren Life planner last summer and have been through COUNTLESS planners before but this one made it almost a whole year! So far it is the best and I am looking forward to the updated design. If I wasn’t using that I would go back to something like you posted here though, I love the Martha Stewart options you chose to use.

I use an Erin Condren planner. Pricey but I love it. I love the idea of color coding stickers! A lot of people color code in pen but I can’t bring myself to do it, I’m very much a pencil only kinda girl.

Where do you find the calendar pages like in your red binder?? I too love the Martha Stewart office supplies…and I see that calendar page at the MS display over the products…but I can’t find it at either of the Staples here. Is it actually part of the Martha Stewart line?? I couldn’t find it online either.

If you can’t find them at your local store I believe you can get them online. Or you can ask a salesperson to locate one and order it for you. Also other companies planner pages fit in the binder as well. Daytimer, Franklin Covey Classic, while at Staples go to the planner aisle and there is a host of other products not just Martha. I have the aqua binder and i love it. I was fortunate enough to find inserts in the clearance section at staples for $0.50 so I’ve outfitted my binder with avery accessories. If you have a tight budget for your planner check out the clearance section at Staples AFTER the back to school sales. That is when you’ll hit the jackpot.

Lastly if there is an item that is on clearance at Staples that you need more of but they’ve run out then head over to Office Max and they will match the clearance price!

i love this! great post! found ya through google and im glad i did. i do have one question for ya tho..when you write in your planner, do you remove the page and write or just write in it where it is?! the reason i ask is cause of the bulkyness of the stickers or pens yanno. i have a filofax and adore it but its so awkward to write in it yanno..just wondering what other folks do. :]

I’ve used a day-timer planner for years. I love it, I didn’t think when I became a stay home mom I would need it. Wrong! I didn’t even think about keeping blog ideas in it or tabs out the top. Thanks for sharing!

I think planners need to be portable. So 5X8 size is nice. You still have enough room to write what you need in it. I would really love however if I could make a cover for mine so that it had soft edges, and handles so I could tote it around like a purse. Easy peazy!

I love the Arc by Staples. I have been using this for years. I bought the hole punch and use post-it products. It’s really easy to add and subtract pages without the opening and closing of your binder. Try it!

Just curious, what made you change your mind about using the Erin Condren Life Planner. You seemed completely sold on it last year. I know you said you like to change planners, but was there something specific that made you change your mind? It seems like the MS make-yourself one is comparable in cost? I’d love to know your thoughts. I’ve been researching different options hoping to purchase something soon. Thanks! Dawn H.

I have a similar one that I totally went all DIY on it so it was just what I wanted. I even found some super adorable, skinny pens (some erasable!) from the Tokyo Pen Shop. Here’s some fun photos of mine, but also keep in mind I’d been drooling over Levenger’s Circa system for years now.

I FREAKING love your planner! Soooo adjustable through out the year – exactly what I need as priorities change! I bought a store planner out of necessity at the end of the year (had my second baby 12/31 & had no planner/calendar to write down doctor appointments – oh my), and 2nd month in and I hate it! I am going to order a filofax & other pieces tonight! I love office supplies too xoxo!!!!